About this book
Rebel Spurs by Andre Norton follows Drew Rennie, a young Confederate veteran who arrives in the dusty Arizona town of Tubacca in 1866 with nothing but his prized horses and a dangerous secret. Newly discharged from Forrest's scouts, Drew has traveled west with a singular purpose: to find his father, a man he believed dead until recently. That father is Hunt Rennie, the legendary Don Cazar, owner of a vast ranch and some of the finest stallions in the territory.
Unable to reveal his true identity, Drew assumes the name Drew Kirby and contrives to get himself and his friend Anse hired as corral hands on his father's range. But posing as an ordinary ranch worker proves far more perilous than he anticipated. Suspicion lurks around every corner, and danger threatens to expose him before he can claim the kinship he seeks.
This historical western weaves themes of identity, redemption, and belonging against the backdrop of post-Civil War America. Norton masterfully captures the tension of a young man caught between his past and his future, navigating the complex dynamics of a fractured nation while searching for family and belonging.
Perfect for fans of character-driven westerns and historical fiction, Rebel Spurs offers an engaging adventure that explores what it means to rebuild life after war.
